Illuminated dual-blade retractor
US10966702B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2560/0214
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dual-blade retractor comprising: a handle having a first end and a second end, a first blade extending from the first end of the handle, a second blade extending from the second end of the handle, and an illumination assembly including one or more first light sources provided on the first blade and one or more second light sources provided on the second blade, wherein the dual-blade retractor is configured to house therein an internal power source for supplying energy to the one or more first and second light sources.
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